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Jan 30 2025CRIME

NYC's Big Sweep: Feds Finally Go After Known Illegal Criminals

For years, law enforcement had their eyes on certain violent illegal immigrants in New York City. But it wasn't until President Trump took office that they got the green light to go after them. Frank Tarentino, the special agent in charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in New York, sai

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Trump's Grant Freeze Reversed: What Happened and Why

On Wednesday, the White House Office of Management and Budget reversed a memo that froze federal grants. This memo, sent on Monday evening, caused confusion and legal challenges. The goal was to review spending that might not align with Trump's recent executive orders, like those targeting diversity

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Jan 29 2025EDUCATION

School Scores Struggle After COVID-19

After the COVID-19 pandemic, many American students are having a tough time with their reading and math skills. A test given every two years, known as the 'nation's report card, ' shows that while some kids are doing better, others are falling behind. This test helps check how well schools are doing

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Jan 29 2025SPORTS

Will Kellen Moore Become Saints' Next Head Coach?

The Philadelphia Eagles might be on the hunt for a new offensive coordinator next season. The hubbub is that Kellen Moore is the front-runner for the New Orleans Saints' head coaching job. After his second interview with the Saints, Moore seems to be the favorite. Jordan Schultz from FOX Sports call

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Jan 29 2025POLITICS

Why is Trump Kicking Trans Troops Out?

President Trump has sparked controversy again by trying to ban transgender people from the military. This time, he says it's because they're not focused enough on training and winning wars. Critics argue that trans troops have been serving successfully for years. The new order says anyone with gende

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Jan 29 2025POLITICS

A Lisa Simpson Situation: Kennedy Cousins Clash Over Health Nomination

Caroline Kennedy, former US Ambassador to Australia and the last surviving child of President John F. Kennedy, has some harsh words for her cousin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. In a video message posted online, she urged senators to reject President Trump's nomination of her cousin for the Health and Human

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Jan 29 2025HEALTH

Sleep Troubles: A Look at Sleep Apnea Among Nigerian College Students

Sleep is crucial for our health and happiness. Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) affects people of all ages, but it's often overlooked, especially in young adults in developing countries. In Kwara State, Nigeria, researchers used two tools—the Epworth and Stop Bang questionnaires—to find out how common

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Jan 29 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Barriers: Seeking Help After Conflict-Related Sexual Violence

You might think that when something terrible happens, like sexual violence during a conflict, people would rush to get help. But in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, many survivors don't get medical care right away. This study wanted to figure out why. They found several obstacles that make it h

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Jan 29 2025POLITICS

Transgender Troops Fight Back Against Trump's Ban

Two major LGBTQ legal groups have filed a lawsuit against President Trump's latest ban on transgender people serving in the military. The suit, filed on behalf of six active-duty trans troops and two aspiring recruits, claims the ban is un-American and weakens our country. The ban, signed as an exec

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Jan 29 2025SCIENCE

Exploring Molecular Building Blocks: How Urea-Functionalized Acetylenes Self-Assemble

Scientists have been exploring a group of molecules called urea-functionalized acetylenes, which have a constant H-bonding unit and varying hydrophobic units. These molecules are fascinating because they can self-assemble into intricate structures due to non-covalent interactions. The study found th

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